Month: August 2015

Investing in Community Success. It’s Up To You!

Investing in community is where a healthy local economy begins. The activity of business and individuals all adds up and plays a significant role in any given region’s economic viability.   With the 1 year anniversary of the ‘Thriving Communities’ metrics being celebrated with a growth rate of over $4.9M this summer, the Lower Columbia …

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Breathing New Life Into Historic Trail

The Dewdney Trail is 720 km of historic trail that served as a major thoroughfare in mid-19th century of the province. The trail was a critical factor in the development and strengthening of the newly established British Colony of British Columbia, connecting mining camps and small towns that were establishing along the route during the …

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Hikes in the Kootenays – Waterfalls Edition

With all there is to see and do in the Kootenays, hiking is often at the top of the list for most folk, residents and visitors alike.   Getting out into the vastness of our wilderness outdoors, where peaks loom and pristine, turquoise lakes beckon is an activity that promotes ecological consciousness, good health and …

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